“Yes, isn't that why you are sharing” : A qualitative study of Quantified-selfers perception and experience of sharing activity data in Runkeeper (English)

Abstract [en]

The study's purpose was to get an insight into what it is that determines the Quantified-selfers to choose to share their activity or not. Using interviews as a method i interviewed users of the app Runkeeper to find out their experiences and opinions about sharing. Depending on whether they where sharing or not, the questions were costumized and based on it to get the right information from the right person.

I also made a content analysis from a facebook group for Runkeeper users so i actually could see what information they choose to share. The survey showed that depending if they shared or not, there were clear differences regarding what opinions they had regarding sharing, especially of sharing, especially on social media.

Those who shared, saw the process more like sharing with others to provide motivition, but also to take part of other training.

Those who didn´t share saw their training as something private and kept it for themselves. At the same time they were more willing to take part of training information others shared in runkepper/social media.